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How have we hit such highs while reaching such lows? Welcome to the world of "Nine-Tailed Fox Demon Falls for Me," a Chinese TV Short Drama that has the world transfixed.
Harare, Zimbabwe is about to enjoy a full dose of Chinese cinema goodness, further deepening cultural ties between the two countries. In a vibrant display of growing Sino-African cultural relations, ...
The continuing “Rejuvenation” of Beijing enters a new phase this spring as local authorities are starting to ask for volunteers to relocate out of the city center. Signs first posted last month in the ...
We Tried is a series where RADII staff try out unique foods, experiences, and phenomena in China. Drop us a line if you have a suggestion. In China, there’s more to your average TCM/massage parlor ...
Soon after his suicide in 1989 at the age of 25, Hai Zi’s poems about nature, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of yearning and happiness began inspiring a generation of steadfast, fiercely ...
“The first time I heard ‘Purple Rain,’ I didn’t like it,” Click #15 frontman Ricky Sixx tells us. Credited with bringing Chinese funk music to the mainstream through the group’s performances on ...
Shanghai's residents are trash talking, with new recycling laws fueling garbage-sorting apps, clothing, and virtual reality experiences ...
In celebration of International Record Store Day, which falls on April 21 this year, our photo theme this week is Record Shopping in China. Though vinyl culture never quite caught on China in quite ...
Though Darlie's English name changed in the 1980s, its racially-charged Chinese name has remained intact until today Darlie, the Chinese toothpaste brand infamous for its blackface packaging, will ...
This week’s song is sung by Stephanie Chou and Octavia Romano, but we really could’ve chosen any of several versions (e.g., here’s one with Placido Domingo). That’s because “Kangding Love Song” is one ...
This Chinese comedy about wealthy parents staging elaborate poverty to "toughen up" their son has become an unexpected hit. We find out why.
It looks like the creators app—known for its raunchy content—is officially off the menu in China.